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I finished The Artist. The last half is better than the first. But still, it's no masterpiece and doesn't deserve the title of Best Picture. It's more style than substance. I do think the dog should be nominated though - he was brilliant

I never got why everyone was obsessed with Maggie Gyllenhaal back in the day - but now I do: Secretary! How ridiculously cute was she in this film? She reminded me of (an awkward) Karlie Kloss. I see Maggie in a whole different light now. I enjoyed the film but at the same time it wasn't amazing, so no bold.

28-Beneath The Darkness (US 2011). It was nice to see Quaid in a darker role but the movie is bad, I ended up fast forwarding a lot of scenes...
29-War Horse (US 2011). At times it was too overdramatic but that´s Spielberg´s style, isn´t it? I liked it, it´s a good movie with lots of production value.
30-Midnight In Paris (Spain/US 2011). I think Allen is way overrated but I liked this movie very much, Wilson was playing Wilson which I didn´t like that much but still, great movie.
31-Beginners (US 2010). It´s not a bad movie but I couldn´t quite connect to any character...
32-Hugo (US 2011). Gorgeous movie. I didn´t expect it to be about George Melies so that was a nice surprise. Loved the sepia tint and the steampunk vibe. Definitely Best Picture material. Anyone spotted Dali? in which scene?
33-The Tree of Life (US 2011). Beautiful and haunting movie but maybe too experimental, it felt like two different movies. Hunter McCracken was great.

1. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo | The best movie released in the last years in my opinion, I admit I wasn't a big fan of Rooney before, but she really nailed it, plus the soundtrack is great as well, Trent did a great job [even including Enya ]
2. Into the Wild | I had always heard tons about it, so I finally decided to see it. I certainly don't regret it, it's one of the best movies I've seen the last years, really worth-wacthing it.
3. Trainspotting | Same with above, I mean how could I not love Ewan
4. Scarface | Finally decided to watch it, it's a bit long, but I'd recommend it.
5. Un Cuento Chino | Beautiful Argentinian movie, Ricardo is great again!
6. Donnie Darko | Probably my favorite movie with Jake Gyllenhaal.
7. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows | Quite amusing!
8. Annie Hall | Loved it!
9. Control | It's a good one for Joy Division fans, I think it might not interest those who don't like the band, it's nice to know where all his dark, depressive inspiration to his lyrics come from.
10. A Clockwork Orange | Re-watched it since it had been a long time since I last saw it, I think it's not necessary to talk about it.
11. Vicky Cristina Barcelona | Saw it twice this year, Penélope Cruz is amazing in it, probably my favorite 'light' movie of the year.
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12. The Shawshank Redemption (as mentioned before)13. Sleeper | Totally crazy but quite original and funny, it's interesting how people back in 1973 imagined the future...Not my favorite Woody Allen movie though.14. The Virgin Suicides | Nice, but it didn't amaze me...I liked it a lot though, the movie is somehow very sunny and bright, despite its sad and melancholic story. I wish it could have gone deeper into the girls' life, but I guess that's how Sophia Coppola's movie works?

Going slowly but I'm going to see The Descendant this week and I'm having a movie session with a friend, so I hope to see some other good films.

I really loved The Kings Speech, I had seen it before, but the second time around make's me appreciate the story ever more so. It truly deserved the accolades it got.

Also, I have to say, I feel so slow with this challenge. I haven't even made it to 20 yet! But I think it's mainly because school work get's in the way and I've also been marathoning Doctor Who while trying to complete this challenge. I'm almost finished with the tv show and then it'll be back to watching more movies! Anyone else feel the same way?

*Watched in my film class

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__________________Fashion: Don’t you recognize me? Death: You should know that I don’t see very well and I can’t wear glasses. Fashion: I’m Fashion, your sister. Death: My sister? Fashion: Yes. You and I together keep undoing and changing things down here on earth although you go about it in one way and I another. Giacomo Leopardi, “Dialogue Between Fashion and Death.”abridged

I never got why everyone was obsessed with Maggie Gyllenhaal back in the day - but now I do: Secretary! How ridiculously cute was she in this film? She reminded me of (an awkward) Karlie Kloss. I see Maggie in a whole different light now.

Yeah, I loved her in that!

__________________Fashion: Don’t you recognize me? Death: You should know that I don’t see very well and I can’t wear glasses. Fashion: I’m Fashion, your sister. Death: My sister? Fashion: Yes. You and I together keep undoing and changing things down here on earth although you go about it in one way and I another. Giacomo Leopardi, “Dialogue Between Fashion and Death.”abridged

13. the descendants... [i went to see this reluctantly and was pleasantly surprised. they pulled off some of the best comedic moments i have seen in a recent movie, and also some of the sweetest, saddest moments. i still don't think it's really Best Picture material but it's not a waste of 2 hours like i thought it would be. the girl who played Clooney's eldest daughter was a star. ]

14. cinema paradiso...[oh this is such a beautiful movie. if you haven't seen it....please watch it....it will warm you from the inside out.]

i thought i watched a fair amount of films but you guys are putting me to shame...

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24. The Pianist (France/Poland, 2002). Hadn't seen this from beginning to end since it premiered back in 2002.. I didn't remember how good Adrien Brody was.
25. Birdsong (UK, 2012). Good-looking actors that can't act, the occasional flashbacks of the French countryside is what made me endure the 3 hours but I wasn't moved by the story at all.
26. George Harrison: Living in the Material World (USA, 2011). I assume this would be quite an experience for a Beatles fan, which I'm not.. wish the way it's all narrated had been either more general or analytical (like in No Direction Home for example) so that the topic could grab you and make you generate something, if only curiosity or a mental debate.. instead my interest for the band remains intact, and right around zero.

Films 7 through 18 I've watched on hulu. I started off the year focused on the films starring HP actors (along with rewatch of the HP films as I finish reading the books). However, I decided to go back to hulu again (I've kept my account there but haven't used it in years) and look for films. The time limits hulu imposes on some of their films has kept me too busy to continue watching non-Potter films starring Potter actors. But I think I'll have time soon.

Oh, and spare yourselves David Gale and The Station Agent. They are bad films made watchable only by talented actors and even the actors don't make them worth watching.

__________________Fashion: Don’t you recognize me? Death: You should know that I don’t see very well and I can’t wear glasses. Fashion: I’m Fashion, your sister. Death: My sister? Fashion: Yes. You and I together keep undoing and changing things down here on earth although you go about it in one way and I another. Giacomo Leopardi, “Dialogue Between Fashion and Death.”abridged

I know I'm late but count me in! My movie phase has started recently, I'm kind of taking a break now but this thread just fueled it again lol.

Movies I've seen this year:
1. Gaslight
2. The usual suspects
3. Bringing up baby
4. Les Diaboliques
5. Kind hearts & coronets
6. The trouble with Harrry
7. Suddenly, last summer
8. Arsenic & Old lace
9. To have and have not
10. The big sleep
11. Lolita
12. A streetcar named Desire
13. Harvey
14. Mr. Smith goes to Washington
15. The mortal storm
16. The shop around the corner
17. You can't take it with you
18. Anatomy of a murder
19. Vertigo
20. The Philadelphia story
21. It's a wonderful life
22. Sherlock Holmes: A game of shadows